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Upwardly Dependent

Upwardly Dependent

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No matter where you’re from or how you’re wrestling through your faith, you belong here. This space is meant for wrestling. If you've been forced to reconcile new ideas or deconstruct some acquired knowledge, just know I’ve been through the same process. It is painful and challenging and we all hate it. But don’t give up - you will like yourself much better on the other side, I promise. Hosted by the Kindred Exchange Podcast Network
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This is Upward Together, a space of vulnerable conversation and intentional community, lifting each other up to be better together. In a fast-paced world dependent on instant gratification, we want to focus on the slow and present moment. We want to see each other for who we are and really listen to the stories that only we can tell. For now, this is a podcast that highlights people and their unique thoughts and perspectives. Enjoy the conversations! Support this podcast: https://podcasters. ...
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The Plus Podcast

Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner

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Here at The Plus Podcast, we are Student+Athletes that seek a relationship with God amidst our academic and athletic pursuits. Traditionally, the word “student-athlete” is hyphenated, where the dash represents the school-sport balance required in collegiate athletics. However, there is a different breed of student-athletes that, in addition to competing for their school, have an upward desire for God. That’s where The Plus comes in. Like a dash, The Plus has a horizontal bar connecting schoo ...
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In this podcast we take an honest look at short-term mission practices, and talk frankly about unhelpful models even as we dream of healthy alternatives. In this podcast we look critically at the top-down, one-way, unbalanced relationship dynamics between sending organizations and the communities that receive their teams. Instead, understanding that all churches in every culture are broken in some way, we try to re-imagine how churches in cross-cultural partnership can serve one another in m ...
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Send us a text In this episode, South Dakota State track athlete Laura Bogue shares her experience as an FCA global impact intern in South Africa and how sports can be used as a vessel to fulfill the Great Commission. Laura discusses how she formerly lived half in the world and half in the Word and how she stepped fully into God’s commands to go an…
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Recently, one of the book’s contributors, Dr. Miriam Adeney, was interviewed on the Missions Drop podcast. In this interesting conversation with Emily Simmons, Miriam shares about the importance of diversity and unity in the church. She pays particular attention to issues of race and ethnicity, and talks about how those issues can have a huge impac…
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Send us a text Sophie Tovani, a recent alumna of UMich water polo, is one of the most genuine and authentic guests we've had on the podcast. In this episode, Sophie shares on the realization that there is power of our brokenness, purpose in our pain, and a Hope that transcends anything we can find on this earth.…
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Send us a text Jim Black is the pastor and leader of Stanford Fellowship of Christian Athletes and one of Camille and Skyler's favorite people on the planet!! This conversation is so fruitful - we talk about why Christian community is important, how to be Godly leaders, and how to make people feel seen, known, and loved.…
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Send us a text This week Camille and Skyler answer questions submitted by YOU! We talk about how to approach praying to win, bringing teammates to faith, missing church for practice, and much more. More questions or want to connect? Chat us on IG @thepluspod!Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner tarafından oluşturuldu
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This episode may be the most spiritually rich conversation to date on the Upwardly Dependent podcast. Dr. Krish Kandiah, and Officer of the British Empire and long-time advocate for refugees and orphans, shares incredible stories and deep reflections from his love for God’s word. As the last guest in this series on Orphans and Vulnerable Children, …
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Lauren was first introduced to Nick and Whitney Runyon a decade ago, and was drawn to their videography and storytelling across the globe. Both the Pinkstons and the Runyons entered into their own adoption journeys soon after, and as Lauren’s mind has expanded on the issue of orphan care, so has the work and advocacy of the Runyon’s organization, T…
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As Lauren says again and again, if you want to see less human trafficking in the USA, start by surrounding vulnerable families while children are young. The majority of domestic trafficking cases involve children who have aged out of or who have interacted with the U.S. foster system. Lauren was eager to interview Sarah because of her extensive exp…
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Send us a text Parker Byrd, a sophomore at East Carolina University and the first D1 baseball player to play with a prosthetic leg, shares how his faith has created a firm foundation through the highs and lows of a life-changing injury. Hear how he has learned to change the question from “why me” to “why not me” and see his circumstances as somethi…
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Recently, two of the of the Re-Imagining Short-Term Missions book contributors, David Sanon and Steph DeLuca Robinson, were asked to join a conversation with Dr. Lauren Pinkston on the Upwardly Dependent podcast. In this episode of the Re-Imagining Short-Term Missions podcast, you’ll hear an abridged version of that conversation, entitled The Other…
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Send us a text Rose Zhang, a former Stanford golfer now playing on the LGPA, shares how placing her identity in Christ frees her from the pressures and perfectionism inherent in the sport of golf. She also offers an inside look at her faith and thought process in her decision to turn pro.Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner tarafından oluşturuldu
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Send us a text Radically transformed by Jesus, Ethan Unruh of UW baseball covers all the bases in this episode. He touches on the power of obedience during the recruiting process, as well as what it looks like to walk in true freedom and have Jesus as #1 in our lives.Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner tarafından oluşturuldu
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In this episode we’ll be featuring a podcast interview of Nathan Nelson, one of the authors featured in that book. Recently Ashley Goad and Wil Bailey asked Nathan to be on their podcast, called the Broken Banquet, to talk about Nathan’s work in missions, missions pastoring, and about his writing. You’ll find a link to the original interview in the…
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Recently, Brandon Stiver and Phil Darke asked Forrest Inslee to be a guest on their podcast, called Think Global, Do Justice. Among other things, they about the book he co-edited calledRe-Imagining Short-Term Missions. They also talked about other interesting things like innovative missions practices at Bethany Community Church in Seattle, and even…
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Kayla and Lauren have been online friends for 10 years, writing and mothering in similar spaces. This conversation takes a deep dive into the relationships parents have with others who mothered our children both before and after they joined our families. Kayla writes heartfelt prayers for parents who are in need of a ministry of words in seasons of…
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Once you see how institutionalizing children can be harmful to their development, how do you continue to be involved with the care of orphans and vulnerable children? Brent Phillips, CEO and Programs Manager at Cherish Uganda, shares how this organization has evolved over the years to best center families within their care strategy. Brent speaks ca…
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It is critical to center the voices of lived experience experts in any human rights conversation. This episode is sure to give you pause at different moments, as David Sanon shares his experience growing up in a boarding school in Haiti, where American donors sponsored his education. After meeting Steph DeLuca Robinson and other trusted partners, h…
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Eric Gott began working with kids who hold difficult narratives as a play therapist in Nashville, Tennessee. He then became a foster dad, and after 3.5 years of courtroom appointments, he and his wife, Leah, became the legal parents of four young children. Eric now serves as a Children’s Minister in Birmingham, Alabama, where he has brought trauma-…
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Jamie Finn is no stranger to the attachment journey for children and families. Having shared her life as a foster mother for a decade, Jamie knows the beauty and the sorrow of loving kids with difficult beginnings. In this episode, you’ll hear Jamie share the ways her heart posture has changed over the years. If you’re considering becoming a foster…
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In a law-oriented society like the United States, it is critical to engage legal professionals who frame our understanding of adoption and foster care policies in the field of child advocacy. Elizabeth Kirk, who holds a doctorate in law from Notre Dame, is passionate about adoption policy because of the way her own life started and the way she and …
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Dr. Nicholas Darby obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and is a distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is a managing partner of Florence Medical Associates, where he practices primary care in Florence, Alabama. He served as chief resident during his time at Cahaba-UAB Fami…
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As medicine continues to advance, reproductive technologies provide more options to hopeful parents. Lauren’s sister, Ansley, shares her journey to motherhood with great vulnerability. This episode provides a frame for those who have wandered through ethical questions of in vitro fertilization. The things Ansley discusses here offer both challenge …
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As the mother of four children who joined her family through adoption, Shannan Martin shares how loving and walking alongside the marginalized of her community not only revolutionized her faith, but also made her an unapologetic ally with those who are negatively impacted by the U.S. prison system. Shannan, whose husband is a chaplain in their loca…
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Since her release in 2019, Cyntoia Brown Long has been able to travel the U.S. speaking about her experience within the criminal justice system where she was tried as an adult and placed in a womens’ prison at the age of 16. Her story started long before her arrest, however, and long before she found herself fearing for her life in the home of a ma…
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In this episode, Dr. Patt van Eys provides an incredible foundation of understanding about psychiatric illnesses and the U.S. system for diagnosing and treating mental health concerns. Listeners will find this conversation SO helpful as Dr. Patti connects child development, attachment, and dissociation to the critical ages of neurological growth fo…
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Angela Tucker has been a long-time trusted voice in the space of transracial adoption. As an advocate for children growing up in foster and adoptive homes, she shares her own experience of finding her safest place amongst others who were raised apart from their birth families. Angela facilitates the connection of a vibrant adoptee community full of…
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***This episode contains themes of self harm, some mild language, and other concepts that may be sensitive to listeners.*** ... Milton Washington leads a number of ventures as he shares a powerful narrative of an identity formed through transnational and transracial experiences. In this episode, he sheds light on the unique origin to his story, and…
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Send us a text Sabrina Lynn is a marathon runner and psychology Ph.D. student. She joins the podcast to talk about gratitude, finding your why, and tangible tips on how to wake up every day loving with what you do. Check out Sabrina’s podcast @thatpsychedrunner for more.Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner tarafından oluşturuldu
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Kimberly and Lauren discuss the particular landscape of orphanages in Thailand, where $40M is donated to homes in 2 of the 76 provinces alone. Kim, a veteran advocate for reformed care led by Thai churches and families, shares how she’s seen practices shift over the years, and where donor churches still need to evolve in their understanding of chil…
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Send us a text Sierra Enge played soccer at Stanford and now plays professionally for San Diego Wave FC. From redshirting her freshman year, to winning a NCAA championship, to being a 2x team captain, Sierra touches on the importance of living every day with the love of Christ.Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner tarafından oluşturuldu
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As the President of CAFO (Christian Alliance for Orphans), Jedd Medefind invites people with any skill set or particular burden to care for the needs of vulnerable children and families. Whether that is through offering prepared meals, financial support, intercessory prayer, physical space, or emotional respite, there are things anyone in the Churc…
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When Lauren was in graduate school, she committed herself to bringing research and data to inform the ways Christians engage with humanitarian issues. Dr. Kristen Cheney is an incredible resource for Churches to understand the psychology of attachment, best practices around child protection, and the need for excellent qualifications in the field of…
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Like many guests on this season, Megan Boudreaux found herself swept up into the church industry or orphanages. The longer she stayed in Haiti, the more she noticed that something was awry with the North American approach to placing children in institutionalized care. Megan and Lauren discuss the crisis of children aging out of orphanages with no c…
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If there is a good place to start this conversation for our season on Orphans and Vulnerable Children, Brandon Stiver is the right person to set the tone. With years of experience in this space, Brandon helped Lauren curate this episode through his knowledge and his connections to voices in this space. He is a co-host of the Think Orphan podcast, a…
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Send us a text Kam Babb played 5 seasons as a wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes and faced 5 ACL tears. During college, Kam had a radical encounter with the Lord that changed everything and now shares the power of loving Jesus and proclaiming the Gospel to anyone and everyone.Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner tarafından oluşturuldu
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Lauren is back with another season exploring the complexities of a global issue that engages many churches, but not always with a cohesive impact. As we follow the mandate of ‘pure religion’ outlined in James 1:27, what does it really mean to care for orphans and widows? What is the invitation to this work, and why isn’t it as simple as a few words…
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Send us a text Summer Holt of TCU soccer shares her journey of finding faith and falling in love with God. Listen to find out why the phrase “trusting God makes sense even when it doesn’t” has been so impactful for her and how Summer stands strong through every battle college sports throws at her.Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner tarafından oluşturuldu
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